Understanding Prepositions

Study Notes

Prepositions

Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
Common prepositions include: on, in, at, to, from, of, with, for, by, about, between, among, before, after, during, since, until, because of, instead of, according to, in spite of
Many prepositions have more than one meaning, and their meaning can change depending on the context of the sentence.
Important to correctly select the right preposition to express the intended relationship.

Examples of Common Prepositions

On: The book is on the table.
In: The cat is in the box.
At: The meeting is at 10 am.
To: I am going to the store.
From: I came from the city.
Of: The cup is made of glass.
With: She went to the party with her friends.
For: I bought a gift for my brother.
By: The book was written by a famous author.
About: I read about the new movie.
Between: The difference between the two books is obvious.
Among: The book was among the bestsellers.
Before: We left before the storm hit.
After: We arrived after the meeting started.
During: The phone rang during dinner.
Since: I've been here since yesterday.
Until: I will wait until you come back.
Because of: She missed school because of the flu.
Instead of: Let's eat pizza instead of pasta.
According to: According to the newspaper, it will rain tomorrow.
In spite of: He went to the party in spite of the bad weather.

Description

This quiz covers the essential concept of prepositions and their usage in English sentences. You will learn about common prepositions, their meanings, and how to select the right one based on context. Test your knowledge and improve your understanding of prepositional phrases!